Olympics Kick Off With Unified Korean Team Offering Hope for Peace The participation of the North Korean athletes overshadowed several compelling story lines, including the participation of Russian athletes despite a doping scandal. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:U.N. Agency Reports Worst Drought in 16 Years in North KoreaSiemens Stops Turbine Sales to Russia in Sanctions DisputeEarthquake in Aegean Sea Kills 2 TouristsAt Least 2 Palestinians Are Killed Amid Jerusalem ProtestsAustralia Seeks to Extend Commercial Fishing in Protected WatersU.S. Is Set to Bar American Tourists From North Korea